Carmilla Moissanite & Amethyst Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver

Oval moissanite studs, each held in a carved scroll frame with a natural amethyst pear beneath and smaller moissanite at the crest and points. Solid 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish. Every white stone here is moissanite — there is no cubic zirconia on them. Oval Moissanite Natural Amethyst Moissanite Accents Leaf & Vine Carving Solid 925 Sterling Silver Post & Butterfly Backs How the Pair Is Built Crowned Crest A moissanite sits in a small carved crown above the center stone, echoing the crest on the Carmilla rings. Scroll Frame Two curls of carved metal sweep out from the oval, the same leaf-and-scroll vocabulary that runs through the family. Amethyst Drop A natural amethyst pear sits below the center, held between carved leaves and closed by one more moissanite at the point. These are the earring half of the Carmilla family and repeat the ring's design at a smaller scale. They wear as everyday studs rather than occasion pieces. Our guides to gothic earrings and earring types cover where a stud like this sits among the alternatives. The Moissanite and Amethyst Moissanite is silicon carbide, lab-grown, and at 9.25 on the Mohs scale it is harder than every gemstone except diamond. Its refractive index is higher than diamond's, which is why it throws more rainbow fire. Our guide to moissanite meaning covers the stone, and moissanite versus lab-grown diamond compares it to the obvious alternative. The pear beneath each center is natural amethyst: quartz, 7 on the Mohs scale, in the violet that gives the stone its name. Amethyst is the February birthstone, and our guide to purple gemstones sets it against the alternatives. Metal Solid 925 sterling silver with a rhodium finish — the same platinum-group metal used on white gold. The rhodium gives the bright white surface and shields the silver underneath from tarnishing. Part of our earrings collection and the February birthstone collection, alongside the rest of our sterling silver jewelry. Specifications Style: Stud earrings, sold as a pair Center stones: Moissanite, oval cut Accent stones: Natural amethyst pears; moissanite throughout — no cubic zirconia Metal: Solid 925 sterling silver, rhodium finish Design: Carved leaf and vine with scrollwork Fastening: Posts with butterfly push-backs Hardness: 9.25 on the Mohs scale (moissanite) Presentation: Free luxury velvet jewelry box Care Moissanite is 9.25 on the Mohs scale and among the most durable stones available; amethyst is softer at 7 and prefers to avoid knocks and prolonged sunlight, which can fade the violet over years. Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush — our guide to cleaning sterling silver covers the method. Avoid abrasive polishes and chlorine, which wear the rhodium finish. Frequently Asked Questions Do these match the Carmilla amethyst ring?Yes. They share the carved leaf-and-scroll frame, the moissanite center and the natural amethyst of the Carmilla engagement ring in sterling silver, so the pieces read as one family. Is the moissanite real?Yes. Moissanite is a genuine gemstone — silicon carbide — lab-grown rather than mined. It is not a diamond and not a diamond simulant in the cubic zirconia sense; it is its own mineral, harder than everything except diamond. Are the accent stones moissanite too?Yes. Every white stone on these earrings is moissanite, including the small rounds at the crest and points. There is no cubic zirconia on them. Is the amethyst natural?Yes. The pear beneath each center stone is natural amethyst — quartz, mined rather than lab-grown. Is amethyst a birthstone?Yes — amethyst is the February birthstone. Will the amethyst fade?Amethyst can pale with years of prolonged direct sunlight. Normal wear is fine; we would not leave them on a sunny windowsill for months. What kind of earring backs do they have?Posts with butterfly push-backs. The post is solid sterling silver, and the backs are included. Are they sold as a pair?Yes — the price is for the pair, and both earrings ship together in one box. What is it made of?Solid 925 sterling silver throughout, hallmarked, with a rhodium finish for a bright white surface. No brass or base metal. Will the silver tarnish?The rhodium finish acts as a barrier, so it resists the darkening untreated sterling develops. The finish does wear thin after years of daily wear — we can refinish the pair when it does. Are the stones ethically sourced?Yes. All Aquamarise stones are conflict-free and responsibly sourced, and every order arrives in a free luxury velvet jewelry box.